Echols County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 3,732 with a growth rate of 0.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Echols County, Georgia is the 153rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 4,014 and has seen a growth of -7.03% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,847 | 23 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 3,824 | 23 | 0.61% |
| 2027 | 3,801 | 23 | 0.61% |
| 2026 | 3,778 | 23 | 0.61% |
| 2025 | 3,755 | 23 | 0.62% |
| 2024 | 3,732 | 23 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 3,709 | 23 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 3,686 | -12 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 3,698 | -23 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 3,721 | -242 | -6.11% |
| 2019 | 3,963 | 30 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 3,933 | 45 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 3,888 | -46 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 3,934 | -90 | -2.24% |
| 2015 | 4,024 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 4,027 | 35 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 3,992 | 27 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 3,965 | -98 | -2.41% |
| 2011 | 4,063 | 49 | 1.22% |
| 2010 | 4,014 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,334 | 37 | 1.61% |
| 1980 | 2,297 | 373 | 19.39% |
| 1970 | 1,924 | 48 | 2.56% |
| 1960 | 1,876 | -618 | -24.78% |
| 1950 | 2,494 | -470 | -15.86% |
| 1940 | 2,964 | 220 | 8.02% |
| 1930 | 2,744 | -569 | -17.17% |
| 1920 | 3,313 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 1910 | 3,309 | 100 | 3.12% |
| 1900 | 3,209 | 130 | 4.22% |
| 1890 | 3,079 | 526 | 20.6% |
| 1880 | 2,553 | 575 | 29.07% |
| 1870 | 1,978 | 487 | 32.66% |
| 1860 | 1,491 | -2,356 | -61.24% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,504 | 67.58% |
| Two or more races | 527 | 14.22% |
| Other race | 278 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 233 | 6.29% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 4.24% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,209 | 3.06 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 692 | 3.62 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1.05 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 205 | 3.74 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 44 | 3.25 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 8.98% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 7.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 193 | 8.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 6.03% |
| High School Graduate | 968 | 42.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 219 | 9.51% |
| Some College | 402 | 17.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,395 | 1,245 | 284 |
| Hispanic | 579 | 427 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 343 | 210 | 0 |
| Other Race | 192 | 156 | 36 |
| Black | 127 | 119 | 5 |
| Asian | 85 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,739 | $0 | $51,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,500 | $0 | $65,417 |
| High School Graduate | $38,917 | $51,103 | $26,348 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,397 | $29,821 | $35,795 |
| Overall | $36,553 | $39,944 | $30,387 |
| Some College | $37,589 | $56,458 | $0 |
$36,553
Average Earnings
$39,944
Average Male
$30,387
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.51% of Echols County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 24.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,012 | 230 | 22.73% |
| White | 2,133 | 182 | 8.53% |
| Other | 278 | 147 | 52.88% |
| Asian | 233 | 46 | 19.74% |
| Multiple | 527 | 4 | 0.76% |
| Native | 6 | 3 | 50% |
12.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.07%
Male Poverty Rate
15.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Echols County, Georgia is Other, with 52.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Echols County, Georgia is Multiple, with 0.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.29% |
| Some College | 10.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 70% |
| Female Employed | 5.86% |
| Male Employed | 3.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,766 | $85,817 |
| Households | $61,723 | $76,146 |
| Married Families | $74,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,439 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
182
Number of Veterans
172
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 8.76% |
| Black | 20 | 13.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.98%
Born in Echols County, Georgia
90.74%
Native Born
9.26%
Foreign Born
8.1%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
90.74% of Echols County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 56.98% having been born in Georgia. 8.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.